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Darrell Scott to Texas?

Former Moorpark running back Darrell Scott — now at St. Bonaventure of Ventura — is considered by many to be the top prep back in the nation from the class of 2008.

He already has offers from the likes of USC, Florida, Notre Dame, UCLA, Michigan, Colorado and Texas.

Here is a recent posting on Rivals.com about Scott’s dealings with Texas:

March 6, 2007
Jason Suchomel
Orangebloods.com

The (Texas) Longhorns have already secured commitments from two tailback prospects and one fullback for the 2008 recruiting class, but there’s been constant chatter among Texas fans that the Horns may still make a run at one more bigtime running back.

The name that’s constantly thrown around is Darrell Scott, an incredibly productive runner from the state of California. The Ventura St. Bonaventure product is a teammate of 2007 Texas signee Blaine Irby, and the Texas fan base has been hoping that those connections might give the Horns a bit of an inside connection.

The Irby connection has apparently helped get the ball rolling. The 6-foot, 215-pound Scott said he has yet to hear much from the Texas staff in the way of mail, but he was told by his high school coach that the Longhorns have a definite interest.

“I haven’t really talked to them but they have offered. My coach actually told me. They were down here for Blaine Irby and they saw my film and told my coach they had an offer for me,” said Scott.

With official offers in hand from the likes of USC, UCLA, Notre Dame, Florida, Colorado and Michigan, to name but a few, the Longhorns will have their work cut out for them if they’re hoping to reel in this potential five-star prospect. But, Scott said, Texas is definitely in the thick of things.

“They’re up there. They’re a powerhouse football team,” he said. “I like them a lot and I love their uniforms. We’ll just wait and see. I’m just discussing everything with my mom right now.”

Scott recently attended a USC junior day and he’s also taken an unofficial visit to Colorado. As of now, he does not have any immediate plans for future visits, and Scott said his plan right now is to spend as much time as possible working out with a trainer over the summer.

If Scott were to someday make it to Texas for either an unofficial or official visit, it would actually be his second stop by the Forty Acres. Scott lived in Dallas a few years ago, and he and his family made the trip south to Austin to visit family. While in town, Scott stopped by campus and saw the football team in action.

“I wasn’t even in high school yet. They were having a team meeting and the team was really close and coach Mack Brown was getting really fired up so I liked that,” Scott said.

Scott rushed for 3,194 yards and 45 touchdowns as a junior and he said he’s willing to take his talents anywhere in the country if he finds the right fit. And what will separate one school from the pack?

“It will be the coaches, the depth chart and just how I feel on that team, being around them,” he said.

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An interesting element of Jason Suchomel’s story is how Scott says the “depth chart” of potential suitors will play a role in his decision.

With USC already loaded with two five-star running backs from the class of 2007, including Oaks Christian of Westlake Village’s Marc Tyler, the Trojans seem to be out of the picture at this point.

Texas, Florida and Notre Dame have signed two four-star backs for 2007, while Colorado and UCLA have each signed one.

Michigan has two three-star running backs slated for the class of 2007.

It’s all specualtion at this point, but Scott has said he plans to make his decision soon.

If Scott really wants to rocket up the depth chart, the five-star running back will likely choose Michigan. Other factors will come into play, however.

Scott’s uncle, 2007 Moorpark gruduate Josh Smith, will be a freshman at Colorado next season. Scott was also raised in Florida, where the defending national champion Gators have made a strong push to land the standout.

Here’s one reporter’s take on what schools have the best chance at landing Scott:

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